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10/4/13 CSE Department - IIT Madras

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Prospective Students (MS/PhD).We are looking for motivated individuals to carry out cutting edge research. You can join us in one of the following

program.

M.S. program: In this program, the scholar works under the supervision of an advisor. A General Test Committe

(GTC) oversees the work of the scholar periodically. The scholar does a minimum of five courses, and then pursues

independent research, resulting in a dissertation. The dissertation is sent to external reviewers. Based on the

reviews, a viva voce is optionally held by the GTC. MS Schloars get similar facilities as that of PhD students. Most

M.S. scholars go on for further studies or join research oriented companies after they graduate.

Ph.D. program: In the Ph.D. program, the scholar works under the supervision of an advisor. A Doctoral Committe

(DC) oversees the work of the scholar. After joining the program, the scholar typically finishes a minumum course

requirement, and then has to clear a comprehensive exam. After this, the scholar pursues research, leading to a

dissertation which is evaluated by external reviewers. After incorporating the comments given by the reviewers, the

scholar has to defend the thesis before an expert panel. Most Ph.D. scholars join research organizations, academia

or go on for post doctoral work.

Admission to the M.S/Ph.D. Program.Admission is through an entrance exam/interview conducted by the Department. IIT Madras will call for admissions

for the MS/PhD programs in leading newpapers. This is also available on the IIT website. After you apply, if you are

shortlisted, you will be asked to appear for a written test/interview at the Department at a specified date and time. If

selected, the applicant will be asked to join the Institute on a given date.

For more information please see the selection criteria at the IIT Madras admissions page.

*Note. M.S. admission requires a valid GATE score. The test/interview is in addition to the GATE score. The GATEscore is only to shortlist candidates who are eligible to appear in the test/interview. After that, admission depends

solely on the performance in the test/interview.

Applications are available by late September and Early March respectively.

Syllabus for the Written Test/Interview.The test will cover core areas of Computer Science; including data structures, algorithms, computer acrhitecture,

mathematical foundations for computer science. There is no fixed pattern. Short answers, multiple choice answers,

long answers, pseudocode etc. should be expected as probable questions.

- Programming in C- Data Structures and Algorithms

- Mathematics

- Discrete Mathematical Structures

- Computer Organisation

- Automata and Formal Languages

- Computer Networks

- Operating Systems

*Refer to the Sample Paperto get a rough idea of the questions asked earlier.

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Alloting Research Advisors.The student can specify a preference of advisors from among the faculty interested. Before this, it is expected that

the student has some idea of what area he or she wishes to work on, and which faculty member he or she wishes to

collaborate with. Prospective students can visit faculty homepages and their respective lab webpages to learn more

about their work. Once admission to the Department is confirmed, it is reccomended that the student visit the

Department or at least contact prospective research advisors.

The final allotment of the advisor is decided by the Head of the Department.

Categories of Admission* Regular or HTTA/HTRA: Scholarship awarded by M.H.R.D., through IIT Madras. HTTA is for M.S. scholars;

HTRA for Ph.D. scholars.

* Project: Scholar works on a sponsored project as a project associate or project officer. The scholar is paid a

salary through the centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR), IIT Madras. The GATE cutoff is

typically lesser for project M.S. students than regular students.

* External: For employed students. The scholar completes a minimum on-campus residential period (typically one

semester) for completing course-work. Research work is carried out at the scholars place of emplyment, with

periodic visits to the Department. The scholar is jointly supervised by a faculty memeber in the Department, andanother advisor at the place of employment. This type of admission is restricted to employees of research labs or

centres where facilities for research are available. Scholars come from govt. research organizations like DRDO,

ISRO or other companies recognized as research organizations by DST or IITM. Faculty from technical institutions

cannot apply under external category.

* Part-time: This category of admission is for employees of research organizations and faculties in technical

institutions. There is a minimum on-campus residential period (typically one semester) for completing course work.

The scholar is guided by a member of the faculty from the Department. Part-time admissions are generally given

only to people from in and around Chennai, as they are expected to come on weekends and work on their research.

Note: External and Part-time students are required to contact the faculty member before applying.

Financial Assistance.Several funding agencies provide scholarships/salaries. These include the HRD Ministry and sponsored research

projects through the IIT centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR). Several fellowships from

companies like Infosys and IBM are also available. The Department provides partial/total travel grant for attending

national/international conferences. In addition, the Institute also has schemes for providing registration and travel

funding for attending national/international conferences.

Current Scholarships.* HTTA (for regular M.S. scholars) Rs.8000 per month, for three years maximum; Rs.10,000 annual contingengy

grant.

* HTRA (for regular Ph.D. scholars) Rs.14,000 per month for the first two years, and Rs.15,000 for the next two

years; Rs. 20,000 annual contingency grant.

* M.S. by project: Project associates gets a salary of about Rs.8000-Rs.10000, depending on qualifications and

experience. Travel grant from project funding.

* Ph.D. by project: Project officers get a salary of about Rs.15000-Rs.18000, depending on qualifications and

experience. Travel grant from project funding.

* Microsoft India Ph.D. fellowship: Approx. Rs.16,000 monthly and travel grant for attending conferences. Max

time period: 48 months. Awardees: Arpita Patra, T. Venkatesh.


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* Infosys fellowship: Endowment consists of a sum of Rs. 9 lakhs; a sum of Rs. 3 lakhs will be released initially

and Rs. 6 lakhs will be released over the duration of the award at regular intervals. Package of Rs. 2.25 to Rs. 2.55

lakhs per year. Out of this Rs. 1.80 lakhs will be paid as stipend per year. The balance will be treated as grant of

fund to cover the cost of books, tution, journals, attending domestic and international conferences, purchasing of

personal computer at the discretion of the Department. Awardees: Ashish Choudhary, Manimegalai Rajkumar, P

Vinod, Sujatha Upadhyaya

* IBM Ph.D. fellowship: Rs. 15,000 monthly, annual incidental expenses Rs.15,000, annual tuition fees (approx)

Rs. 7,000. Current Awardees: Sreeyasee Das Bhattacharjee. Past Awardees: S. Ranbir Singh, Madhu Mutyam

In addition, the scholar can apply to other fellowships/research grants whenever the grants are available. The

Department typically reccomends eligible scholars to the institution granting the fellowhip. The final approval of the

fellowship is decided by the funding institution. The scholar is allowed to have only one source of financial

assistance.

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